Kirby pitches 7 strong innings and Garver homers in 3 to lift Mariners over Rangers 7-0

SEATTLE (AP) — George Kirby faced the minimum number of batters and gave up one hit in seven sparkling innings, and the Seattle Mariners shut out the Texas Rangers 7-0 to earn a series victory and keep pace in the AL West and wild-card races. Mitch Garver hit a three-run home run against his former team in the first inning and Randy Arozarena added a solo shot in the seventh. The homers helped Seattle remain four games behind the Astros in the AL West with 12 games to play.

They face Houston to finish a six-game road trip next weekend. The Mariners also remained 2.5 games behind the Minnesota Twins in the AL wild-card race.



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